Ensuring Safe, Secure, and Sustainable Maritime Operations
Cameroon Ship Registry
The Cameroon Ship Registry is entrusted with the implementation of the national maritime policy. It exercises authority over maritime navigation, ship registration, maritime safety, and seafarer administration, in compliance with international obligations assumed by the Republic of Cameroon.
The Registry works to ensure that maritime activities are conducted in a safe, orderly, and lawful manner, contributing to the protection of life at sea, marine environmental protection, and the development of the maritime sector.
Advancing safe, compliant, and sustainable maritime excellence.
The mission of the Cameroon Ship Registry is to:
Ensure compliance with national and international maritime regulations
Promote maritime safety and security
Protect the marine environment
Regulate maritime professions and activities
Strengthen Cameroon's presence and credibility in the international maritime community
Ship Registry Services
The Cameroon Ship Registry provides official maritime services in accordance with national legislation and applicable international maritime conventions. These services support vessel registration, inspection, and seafarer administration under the Cameroonian flag.
Ship Registration
The Administration facilitates the registration of eligible vessels under the Cameroonian flag in compliance with national maritime regulations. Applications may concern newly constructed vessels or ships transferring from another registry, subject to technical standards, safety requirements, and statutory documentation applicable to maritime and inland navigation.
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Official Maritime Information
The Cameroon Ship Registry issues official publications, circulars, and notices to inform maritime stakeholders of applicable regulations, administrative procedures, and operational requirements under the Cameroonian flag and within national maritime jurisdiction.
These publications serve as the primary source of official guidance for shipowners, operators, seafarers, and maritime service providers.
- Maritime circulars and administrative notices
- Regulatory updates and implementation guidance
- Safety and operational advisories
- Seafarer-related information and announcements
Republic of Cameroon — Maritime Overview
The Republic of Cameroon is a Central African nation with a strategic maritime position along the Gulf of Guinea. Its coastline and port infrastructure play a key role in regional and international maritime trade, serving both national and land-locked neighbouring economies.
Cameroon’s maritime domain supports commercial shipping, offshore activities, fishing, and port operations, contributing significantly to national economic development and regional connectivity.
Maritime Governance
Maritime activities in Cameroon are regulated under national legislation and administered in alignment with applicable international maritime conventions. The Cameroon Ship Registry is responsible for ensuring that maritime operations under national jurisdiction are conducted safely, securely, and in accordance with international standards.
Maritime Characteristics
Coastal access to the Atlantic Ocean through the Gulf of Guinea
Major port facilities supporting container, bulk, and offshore activities
Active participation in regional and international maritime transport
Strategic location linking Central Africa to global shipping routes